Do Eat: Greek Salad
Registered dietitian Andy De Santis says, “The main strength of the Greek salad is its high monounsaturated fat content which comes from the olive oil and the olives themselves present in the salad. Monounsaturated fats are commonly referred to as ‘healthy fats’ because they have a positive impact on our blood cholesterol profile and, as a result, help protect our cardiovascular health… Just make sure you don’t go too crazy with the salt and cheese!”
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